§ 11-201. Definitions

   (a) In general. -- In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

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   This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from the introductory language of former Art. 27, § 417.

(b) Distribute. -- "Distribute" means to transfer possession.

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   This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 27, § 417(3).

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   The former phrase "whether with or without consideration" is deleted because it does not limit the transfers that are included in the scope of the definition.

(c) Knowingly. -- "Knowingly" means having knowledge of the character and content of the matter.

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   This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 27, § 417(4).

(d) Matter. -- "Matter" means:

   (1) a book, magazine, newspaper, or other printed or written material;

   (2) a picture, drawing, photograph, motion picture, or other pictorial representation;

   (3) a statue or other figure;

   (4) a recording, transcription, or mechanical, chemical, or electrical reproduction; or

   (5) any other article, equipment, machine, or material.

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   This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 27, § 417(1).

(e) Sadomasochistic abuse. -- "Sadomasochistic abuse" has the meaning stated in § 11-101 of this title.

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   This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from the references in former Art. 27, § 419A(b), (c), (d), (e), and (g) and 419B(a) to the definitions in former Art. 27, § 416A -- now § 11-101 of this title -- to avoid repetition of the phrase "as defined in § 11-101 of this title".

(f) Sexual conduct. -- "Sexual conduct" has the meaning stated in § 11-101 of this title.

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   This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from the references in former Art. 27, § 419A(b), (c), (d), (e), and (g) and 419B(a) to the definitions in former § 416A -- now § 11-101 of this title -- to avoid repetition of the phrase "as defined in § 11-101 of this title".

(g) Sexual excitement. -- "Sexual excitement" has the meaning stated in § 11-101 of this title.

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   This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 27, § 419B(a) as it related to a definition of "sexual excitement".

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 417(1), (3), (4), 419A(b)-(e), (g), 419B(a); 2002, ch. 26, § 2; 2009, chs. 510, 511.